Eurozone Household Inflation Expectations Cooled in May

Inflation expectations for the year ahead among households in the eurozone fell, as consumers reacted to easing tensions in the Middle East, likely reassuring ECB policymakers.

WSJ • 13 hours ago

Eurozone Consumer Confidence Picks Up Slightly

The European Commission's flash consumer-confidence indicator rose to minus 17.7 in June, continuing its tentative recovery from a three-year low in April.

WSJ • Jun 22, 2026

Europe's mid-sized inflation shock requires measured response, ECB's Lane says

The euro zone economy is in the midst of a mid-sized inflation shock, with inflation holding above 3% for the ​rest of the year, a situation that requires a "measured" policy response, European Central ‌Bank Chief Economist Philip Lane said on Friday.

Reuters • Jun 19, 2026

Too Concentrated in U.S. Stocks? Here's a New Way to Diversify

Joe Grogan breaks down how Europe's renewed defense spending cycle may create a fresh opportunity for investors looking beyond U.S. markets.

The Street • Jun 18, 2026

Barclays shifts to 'peace target' of 670 for STOXX 600, drops Europe underweight

Barclays raised its year-end target for the STOXX 600 index to 670 from 620 on Wednesday and ​dropped its bearish view on regional stocks, citing lower oil prices ‌and the possibility of a U.S.-Iran deal improving the economic outlook.

Reuters • Jun 17, 2026

Eurozone Government Bond Yields Fall After U.S.-Iran Deal

Yields on eurozone government bonds declined as investors lowered their expectations for the ECB raising rates after the U.S. and Iran reached an agreement to end conflict.

WSJ • Jun 15, 2026

Worried About a Tech-Stock Bubble? Here's Where You Can Take Cover

Left behind in the AI trade, European markets deserve a fresh look.

WSJ • Jun 12, 2026

ECB hikes interest rates for first time since 2023 as Iran war ramps-up energy costs

ECB hikes interest rates for first time since 2023 as Iran war ramps-up energy costs

CNBC • Jun 11, 2026

DAX, CAC 40, IBEX, and Stoxx 50 in focus ahead of the ECB interest rate decision

European stock index futures were relatively mixed today, June 11, as investors watched the developments in the Middle East and the impact on the energy market. They also wavered ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) interest rate decision.

Invezz • Jun 11, 2026

ECB Raises Rates for First Time Since 2023

The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the first time in almost three years, concluding it can no longer ignore the upswing in inflation caused by the Iran war. The deposit rate was lifted to 2.25% from 2%.

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • Jun 11, 2026